2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 418 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Subaru | Fiat |
Model | Legacy | 500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2301 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |